I have two different coins. One says Liberty Mint with the Statue of Liberty and on the other side has part of the US Constitution with one troy ounce and 999+ fine silver, NOT .999 like I have been finding on other coins online. The other one just says Liberty with an Indian head on the front. The back of the coin has a buffalo and again says 999+ fine silver (NOT .999,) and one troy ounce. Both coins have no date on them or dollar value but one does have a very small "c" that is cirlced.
2007-11-11 00:01:17 · 7 answers · asked by sissy 1 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Silver bullion values can be found here:
http://www.kitco.com/market/
1 - Take your coin to a local coin dealer (trustworthy ones can be found - shop around). It never hurts to get a second opinion. They will be able to tell you so much more by evaluation the condition of the coins. They will also know the amount minted and what it is going for in today's market.
2 - Try posting pictures on this website (there are many experts here that can help you evaluate it - there also may be people willing to buy if you are trying to sell):
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/default.asp
3 - Repost this question and include pictures. You can use websites like http://www.photobucket.com and include the link in your question.
Good luck!
P.S. You should not clean your coins. Most coin collectors see cleaning a coin as the equivalent of stripping down antique furniture and refinishing it.
When cleaning, the surface metal of the coin is often stripped. Anything used to scrub the coin will leave scratches (even 100% pure silk will leave hairline scratches). Most cleaning products will have some type of reaction with the coin's metal and the surface metal can also be removed in this manner.
Your best bet is to leave the coins alone. Cleaning the coin will leave traces - which can be found by the knowledgeable collector - who in turn will not buy the cleaned coin. Also if you ever wanted to send your coin into a grading company, they can recognize signs of cleaning and will send your coin back in a "cleaned" slab (also called a "body bag" in the coin world) - which is usually a greatly decreased value.
If you absolutely must must must clean your coins do not use the method described above as it will react with the metal in your coin. Use 100% acetone (do not use fingernail polish remover!). It must be 100% pure because other additives will react with the coin metal. Place your coin(s) in the solution for several minutes (do not leave in for long periods of time). Rinse your coin(s) in distilled water. Next remove your coins and either pat dry with a soft cloth or allow the coin to air dry (air drying is better as you don't risk scratching the coin with the cloth). NEVER scrub your coins!
I would still advise you to leave your coins as they are. They may not be bright and shiny but that is what most collectors prefer.
2007-11-11 05:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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I have 999+ fine silver coins and liberty mint coins that are undated, anyone know what they are worth?
I have two different coins. One says Liberty Mint with the Statue of Liberty and on the other side has part of the US Constitution with one troy ounce and 999+ fine silver, NOT .999 like I have been finding on other coins online. The other one just says Liberty with an Indian head on the front. The...
2015-08-13 10:22:09 · answer #2 · answered by Silvie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have what are called silver rounds but the 999+ is rather strange. Now if it was .999+ then it would make sense you kind of need the decimal point. Maybe it is a selling point to have the plus, for in reality it is meaningless to the general public. They are worth a little less than the spot price of silver on the day you sell it. Dealers sell for a percentage above spot and buy for a percentage below spot. Silver rounds have been around for years and no one has done a book on them, I bet some may be quite rare, but until some one can state so, they are just silver bullion. You can check with a local coin dealer as to the spot price of silver or the business section of a newspaper.
2007-11-11 09:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like it is one of those 'Franklin Mint' type coins. Not from the US mint but some type of 'commemerative' coins.
As far as their worth, they would be at least as valuable as the current price of silver. The information regading the coins is likely available online somewhere. I would Google, 'liberty mint.com'
2007-11-11 00:07:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The small 'c' is meant to be 'collectible' nothing more, there only worth is their silver content. Although in 100 years, they may be more value as a Collector's Item, than they are now.
2007-11-11 00:44:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can take them to a coin shop and have them appraised.
or buy a coin book.
2007-11-11 00:03:43 · answer #6 · answered by Helen Scott 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
silver prices change every day
2007-11-11 00:09:24 · answer #7 · answered by low_hd_rider 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋